Washington Montessori Institute

The Washington Montessori Institute (sharing a space with the UMD National Foreign Language Center) is where I took my Montessori Primary Training in 2022-2023. There are two Prepared Environments for Teacher Trainees, one for Primary trainees and one for Toddler trainees. Both are exceptionally designed with beautiful materials. I spent a lot of time in the Primary environment as I was practicing giving lessons for my future examinations and the real world test. I highly recommend this Training Center. The trainers undergo a rigorous training to become trainers themselves and then give us our own training to prepare us for real life situations. One thing I found fantastic with this preparation was that I was supplied with a very robust foundation so that I know HOW to work within this world. I was also given enough information so that if there was flexibility to design my own activities, based on the specific need of a particular child, I will be able to do it. This training is exactly what I needed and what I received. I am very grateful for this program and I would recommend it to anyone. I do want to mention that this is a rigorous training program. Anytime you find yourself challenged, the answer will be 'to practice more' and to 'make friends with the areas about which you are uncertain'. This helped me. Warmly, Meagan Healy

Attending the Primary Montessori academic course at WMI is one of the most wise decisions I have ever made. Starting from September 2022 to May 2023, I learned so much with the Montessori Primary Course. It is a warm and welcoming community, I love all the people I met there. I would definitely recommend the course to my friends who are curious or wanted to learn more about Montessori.